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ENVIRONMENTAL
*JLR Data 2014/15 vs. 2007
**Based on Jaguar Land Rover Life Cycle Assessment results of Discovery TDV6 versus All-New Discovery Sd4 Ingenium.
Vehicle shown is HSE Luxury in Namib Orange.
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
All-New Discovery demonstrates Land Rover’s continuing commitment
to enhancing the sustainable performance of its products and operations
and its determination to deliver vehicles that are both relevant and
highly desirable. For example, as part of our commitment to reducing
our environmental footprint, our Engine Manufacturing Centre in
the UK features over 22,000 solar panels – the largest roof-mounted
solar-array in the country.
All-New Discovery has been designed with a life cycle approach, aiming
to use fewer resources, more environmentally sustainable materials
and minimise the CO2 emissions over the entire vehicle’s life cycle.
Its lightweight aluminium structure and optimised powertrains have
reduced the environmental impact from material production
and development, through to customer use.
All-New Discovery is built in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities
operating to some of the highest environmental standards anywhere
in the world. By focusing on innovation and efficiency in every aspect
of its processes, the company has achieved a 30 percent* reduction
in operational CO2 per vehicle. Manufacturing waste to landfill has
been reduced by 79 percent* per vehicle and water use reduced
by 34 percent* per vehicle. Investment, commitment and focus in
these areas continue to drive further efficiencies. Responsible
resource management is integral to the company’s long-term
sustainability strategy.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
All-New Discovery incorporates sustainable design with intelligent
material choices. The use of aluminium in the body structure enables
a 9 percent** reduction in CO2 emissions over its life cycle. Our closed-
loop aluminium supply chain also ensures any surplus high-grade
aluminium from our sheet stamping process is re-used. This reduces the
need for primary aluminium production, conserving energy and reducing
CO2 emissions in material production whilst maintaining the highest
quality aluminium for our vehicles.
Recycled materials have been used wherever possible, including
up to 50 percent closed loop and recycled aluminium in the body.
All-New Discovery HSE Luxury models use over 19kg of recycled plastics
in the instrument panel, wheel arch liners and bumpers, helping to divert
over 7,850 tonnes of plastic from landfill during the vehicle’s production
life. The vehicle is designed to meet a requirement of 85 percent
Recyclability/Re-usability and 95 percent Recoverability at the end of
the vehicle's life.
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